Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

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rious if McNeally had any idea he would b,
arrested, why be didn't leave Halifax. How
ever he could not go far as all the cash in
his possession vas only s55. He has made
no effort to secure legal counsel.
PORTLAND, Dec. "a.
Nothing has been received here to confirm
the report from Saco of McNeally's release
The fact that the Halifax authorities tele
graphed Saco that they could hold McNeally
but short time has given color the story
of his release. As no stolen pro perty was
found on McNeally's possession it would seem
doubtful if any case can be made out against
him. The Biddeford Times to night con-
tains the following At o'clock Telegram
came frsm Halifax authorities, A. NJ. Good
all, stating that McNeally could be held bu,
a few hours longer and that instructions
should be sent at once.
Harry McNeally was informed of the con.
tents of the message and he sent back re-
ply asking the authorities to hold the de-
faulter few hours until he could arrive
there.
A telegram from the Halifax authorities
was received in Saco at Ills this afternoon
stating that they could not lawfully hold Nc
Neatly any longer and had released him from
custody. They failed to find any of the
banks property upon him.
An indictment for larceny found by the
grand jury at the last term of court in this
county, still hangs over McNeally, and by
some it is claimed that on this indictment he
could be brought to this country for trial,
in his possession. One of the trustees said ::
'-Oh well, he is just as safe in Halifax as
he was in Liverpool. He cannot be extradit-
ed on any charge that the bank may bring
against him."
John c. Bradbury when called upon by
the reporter expressed doubts about the bank
being able to bring the young defaulter home
but THAT is a question for lawyers to de-
eide" said he. '.If stolen securities are
found in M cNeally's trunk couldn't they be
held and civil suit for their recovery be
brought by the bank was asked Mr.. Brad
bury, to which he said that he didn't
know and that too, was matter for law
ers to answer
BosroN, Dec. 23.
A dispatch to the Boston Globe from Hal
fax, with regard to the arrest of Frank c.
McNeally, states that McNeally was recog-
nized at the Halifax hotel Thursday, by
Globe reporter, and since then the fugitive
has been under strict surveillance.
The reporter had a photograph of Nc
Neatly in his possession, and when he showed
it to the proprietor Of the hotel it was imme-
diately recognized as that of guest. The
Globe reporter communicated with the Amer
lean consul, and between them it was ar
ranged to watch McNeally, and cause his
arrest as soon as possible.
A Nova Scotia officer was informed that
there was Yankee detective shadowing the
young defaulter, and so the Globe reporter
with whom he consulted, took immediate ac-
ton and McNeally was arrested.
After the defaulter had been locked up the
officer who arrested him said he had been
watching for McNeally for long time, but
could get no definite trace of him until Fri
day morning, when he saw two strangers
speak to the young man.
1t is stated that the Globe reporter, whose
name is ID. J. McGrath, and VIM. Dennis,
editor of the Halifax Herald, who assisted
McGrath, are fully entitled to the reward of
$500, offered for the capture of McNeally.
was very much embarrassed when
arrested, trembled, apparently with fear, and
in reply to the officers summons,
that he had papers to show that he was not
the man wanted.